Jones says Valley Ranch headed for ‘uncomfortable’ offseason

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stressed on his weekly radio show Wednesday that missing the playoffs a third straight season has created angst within the franchise and will prompt changes.

“I can tell you change is necessary at 8-8,” Jones said. “Change is in order when you spend (the last) two seasons in a row down to the last two games and lose them, so we’re going to have to have changes.”

The Cowboys lost their last two games to New Orleans and Washington. The NFC East title was at stake on Sunday night at FedEx Stadium, but the Cowboys lost 28-18 after Tony Romo threw three interceptions and the defense allowed Alfred Morris to rush for 200 yards and three touchdowns.

“I can assure our fans this: It’s going to be very uncomfortable from my standpoint,” Jones told Dallas’ KRLD-FM. “It’s going to be very uncomfortable for the next few weeks and months at Valley Ranch.”

The Cowboys are 140-141 with one playoff win since winning their last Super Bowl after the 1995 season, prompting Jones to say he will have to do something almost unconventional to get the franchise back on track.